Begare Baingan

Ingredients

• 8 pieces eggplant, diced (Kashmiri baingan, long and thin)
  
  2 Tbsp red chilli, crushed
  
  1 Tbsp cumin seeds
  
  1 tsp carom seeds (ajwain)
  
  1 tsp fennel seeds (saunf)
  
  1 Tbsp turmeric powder
  
  2 Tbsp salt or to taste
  
  4 green chillies, chopped
  
  1 Tbsp ginger, chopped
  
  2 onions, chopped
  
  1 Tbsp ginger paste
  
  1 Tbsp garlic paste
  
  1 small cup desi ghee
  
  2 Tbsp tamarind paste
  
  1 bunch green coriander
  
  1/2 bunch mint leaves
  
  2 Tbsp lemon juice
  
  
  For Garnish:
  
  Green chilli
  
  Green coriander
  
  Lemon slice